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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Anti-pollution campaign challenges politicians to clean up Scotland’s sewage
It calls for political parties to make clean water a priority in manifestos for next year’s Holyrood election
NEWS 28 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Campaigners hail victory as two-child cap is scrapped
Groups now urge cash freed up to be spent supporting struggling families
NEWS 27 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
UK Government told it must support sector to cover increasing costs after budget announcements
Rising wage levels and changes to salary sacrifice schemes will have an effect on third sector
NEWS 26 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Shamed charity lawyer continued practising despite conviction
Law Society rules means he could continue working
NEWS 26 November 2025 by Rab Armour
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Revealed: how women bear the brunt of the public debt crisis
Aberlour, One Parent Families Scotland and Trussell commissioned the research as they campaign for reform of how debt is pursued
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Scotland’s culture sector calls for new legislation to support long-term growth and impact
A Culture Act can realise “untapped potential” of sector at critical juncture
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
CEO tells charity staff to end “debate” about workplace bathroom policy
Derek Mitchell of Citizens Advice Scotland wrote to his 214 workers warning them the changes would not be reversed
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Budget cuts show disregard for survivors of rape and sexual violence
Organisations hit out at Scottish Government
NEWS 25 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
CEO of Gordon Brown's charity steps down after just four months in role
Katharine Sacks-Jones is leaving The Multibank
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Money Advice Scotland awarded funding from The Robertson Trust
The funding will enable the organisation to further develop its work in prevention, trauma-informed practice and follow-up
NEWS 24 November 2025 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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